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Agricultural tractors to remain exempt from roadworthiness testing
Agricultural tractors will not be required to undertake roadworthiness testing, the Department for Transport has announced. Announced as part of a…
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Union urges caution when spreading slurry due to poor ground conditions
Farmers in Northern Ireland have been urged to be 'cautious' when spreading slurry due to poor ground conditions, which is preventing many from even…
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All-new Landini orchard tractors to debut at the National Fruit Show in October
An all-new range of Landini orchard and vineyard tractors will be launched at the National Fruit Show in October. The Rex 4 Series tractors have a…
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Agriculture - leader in robotics? Report says farm tech becoming 'increasingly intelligent'
Robots in agriculture are becoming uncaged, mobile, collaborative and increasingly intelligent, moving beyond their traditional strongholds to bring…
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Lorry driver banned for three years for causing farmer's death in crash
A County Down motorist involved in a fatal road collision which killed an elderly farmer has been banned from driving for three years. William Mark…
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3D safety video highlights graphic dangers of farm level crossings
A new safety video released by National Rail has highlighted the dangers of using level crossings on farmland. The short film, available in 3D…
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Robotics in horticulture survey to help address labour concerns
A research survey that will establish the current level of use of automation and robotics in horticulture could help address concerns about labour…
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Criminals stealing farm machinery to rip ATMs out of walls
Criminals are raiding the countryside and stealing farm vehicles to rip cash machines out of walls. Last week, a green Merlo telehandler, stolen from…
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Man dies after vintage tractor overturns and traps him
A 64-year-old man has died after his vintage tractor overturned and crushed him to death on-farm in Devon. The man was towing another tractor in…
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New Holland launches 100-year-celebration photo competition
New Holland has launched a photo competition to support its year-long celebration of 100 years of blue tractor production. The competition invites…
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